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"Mr. Lundell was pretty special," said Pine Ridge High School Principal John Atkinson. "He gave of his time so often, just to tutor and to mentor, and just to establish real personal relationships with the kids."

Staff and students were shattered to hear that the 48-year-old died.

They shared pictures and stories of the teacher at a remembrance ceremony Wednesday morning, which almost the entire high school attended.

Earlier this year, after learning the teacher was hospitalized for the third time with lymphoma, the prom team renamed themselves Team Charlie, raising thousands of dollars that would have gone to the dance, for something, or rather someone far dearer to hearts.

Lundell's school family will continue to support his family, including Lundell's wife, who is expecting the couple's twins this June.

Grief counselors are helping students and other teachers work through the pain of loss, school officials said.